The Kano State Government says four restored public parks will generate ₦90 million annually under a new public-private partnership arrangement aimed at improving urban green spaces, recreation and environmental sustainability.
The parks, which have been handed over to private operators for management, are Audu Bako Park, Nassarawa Park, Kakuri Park and Green Park.
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The development marks a new phase in the state government’s efforts to restore public recreational facilities and promote a greener, more sustainable Kano under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
In a statement, the Commissioner for Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Dr Dahir M. Hashim, said the initiative was designed to provide residents with accessible spaces for relaxation, social interaction and outdoor activities.
He said the restored parks would offer families, children and other residents opportunities to enjoy greener surroundings while ensuring that the facilities were properly maintained over the long term.
Under the new management arrangements, Audu Bako Park, now renamed Kano First Food Court, has been assigned to Kano Food Court Limited at an annual payment of ₦15 million.
Nassarawa Park, renamed Gida Gida Children’s Park, will be managed by Infranexus Ltd at ₦30 million annually, while Kakuri Park, now known as AKY Diplomatic Garden, has been assigned to Prime Groove Construction Limited for ₦20 million annually.
Similarly, Green Park, renamed AKY Elderly Garden, will be managed by Chikenza Park and Restaurant at an annual payment of ₦25 million.
According to Hashim, the four parks previously generated approximately ₦5 million annually combined. The new arrangements are expected to increase their combined annual revenue to ₦90 million.
This represents an increase of about 1,700 per cent in annual revenue, according to figures provided by the commissioner.
He added that payments had already been made to the state government, with some operators paying two to three years in advance.
The commissioner explained that the public-private partnership model would assign clear management responsibilities to the operators, including maintaining the facilities and preventing the parks from deteriorating again.
He said the government planned to introduce more parks under the initiative as part of its broader efforts to make Kano a more sustainable city.
Hashim also invited individuals and companies interested in conducting approved business activities at the parks to contact the respective management organisations.
He, however, stressed the importance of ensuring that commercial activities remained consistent with the parks’ public, recreational and environmental purposes.
